where do you carry your spare mag? - Page 3

jimbob86 · October 25, 2010, 02:38 PM

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My holster has a holder for the extra mag.

Ummmm ......errrr...... 'Cause the loaded gun itself is not heavy enough .... not pulling on that one side of your belt enough?

Bartholomew Roberts · October 25, 2010, 03:26 PM

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It works ok so far, the mag hasn't tried to escape.

How are magazien changes like that? Maybe I've just gotten acclimated to carrying my mags on my weak side; but it seems like having the mags and pistol in the same place would be slow and awkward for mag changes.

Erik · October 27, 2010, 01:12 PM

"where do you carry your spare mag?"

I carry magazines support-side OWB or a magazine off my support-side centerline AIWB, depending on my carry arrangements.

woodguru · October 27, 2010, 01:24 PM

Coat pocket if I have a coat on, left front pocket with the butt sticking out so it stays in place. It's a thin 8 round .380 mag.

I don't generally carry an extra unless I really think it might come in handy, hunting, fishing, hiking, always.

Most confrontational situations 9 will do.

Snowman1911 · November 5, 2010, 10:50 PM

Right here....

They are always in the same spot, quick to get to...and invisible under even a t-shirt.

armsmaster270 · November 28, 2010, 04:17 AM

Sig226 right side, Mag left side

The Great Mahoo · November 28, 2010, 10:19 PM

I've been meaning to pick up a clip-on, preferably IWB mag pouch.

As of now, I just drop on in my back pocket. If I am carrying my revolver (my prefered choice) I may carry my ammo in a dump-pouch on my belt, but I still tend to just drop a speed strip in my back pocket. Not the fastest, but comfortable and easy.

booker_t · November 29, 2010, 02:43 PM

In my spare gun.

wheelyfun · December 26, 2010, 03:10 PM

Soon to switch to revolver carry for CCW, but...

currently carry my spare magazine for my Glock 27 in the offside front pants pocket.

I carry it "rounds down" and oriented so that when I reach for it, it comes out exactly as I need it to reload fast.

Ramman911 · December 26, 2010, 05:31 PM

Cell phone case is what I use sometime, nice and indiscreet.

Although I do like the idea of "in my spare gun" concept mentioned earlier by Booker_T.. Hmmmmmmm I like that idea more and more I think about it

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Motorcopm4 · December 30, 2010, 05:45 AM

I have a custom TT Gunleather IWB for my 1911 mags carry on the left side

jhenry · December 30, 2010, 08:45 AM

I have a spare mag on the off side. 2 more in the gunbag in my vehicle.

Edsal17 · December 30, 2010, 03:01 PM

Pocket or Weak Side. Depends on the day.

raimius · December 30, 2010, 05:34 PM

I purchased a Crossbreed IWB double mag carrier. After trying it on around the house, I ordered a smaller looking single mag carrier from Comp-tac. The Crossbreed is a good carrier, but it takes up too much real estate on my skinny frame.

MLeake · December 30, 2010, 06:26 PM

Sam Andrews makes mag holders with bodyshields, so the corners don't chafe into skin. Makes a big difference with my Kahr mags; not needed for my Wilson mags, though.

2cooltoolz · December 30, 2010, 06:50 PM

When I carry a spare mag, which is seldom, I carry it in my left rear pants pocket.

Mello2u · December 31, 2010, 12:42 AM

I carry my spare mag on my weak hand side in this:

JN01 · December 31, 2010, 11:52 AM

8:00 position in a Dale Frike OWB horizontal kydex holder.

boredom · December 31, 2010, 05:53 PM

jacket or pants pocket opposite the gun...that is, when/if i have one on me. normally its in the glove box

armoredman · December 31, 2010, 07:54 PM

Since many sem-auto malfunctions can be magazine related, it behooves you to carry at least one reload. I carry My CZ P-01 and two spare mags in this Hazel Leather combo,

Now we have the cartels moving up around us, and judging by the pictures we have seen of cartel shootouts in Mexico, they carry a TON of ammo. Spare guns are definitely an excellent idea - hoping to start carrying my excellent CZ SP-01 Phantom in a good solid shoulder rig.

Before I gave it to someone who really needed it, (and it saved his life less than a week later), I used to carry a Taurus Ultralight 38 snub in the offside front pocket no matter what else I was carrying.
I don't care if anyone calls me paranoid or looking to start a fight - I am surrounded by people who want to start fights with us if we set foot on our own land.
I do not ever want to start a gunfight, I merely want to be alive to finish it.

egor20 · December 31, 2010, 11:25 PM

I recall one of the Mods saying they're always carrying a flashlight, I use this on my offside (left).

http://www.opticsplanet.net/gould-go...ase-combo.html

Happy New Year all.

Mello2u · January 3, 2011, 12:15 PM

Every time I post this picture I get PMs asking where I found it. I posted a link below the photo.

http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/con...al_Light_Pouch

BikerRN · January 3, 2011, 03:25 PM

I carry two spare magazines in a Blade Tech OWB Kydex Magazine Carrier on the support side and one spare magazine in a Rosen Magazine Carrier behind the gun on the primary side.

The one behind the gun doesn't interfere with my draw and allows me to access a spare magazine with my primary hand if I've passed the weapon off to my support hand.

I also carry a BUG with spare ammo.

Biker

blackspyder · January 3, 2011, 09:15 PM

Weak side front pocket, nothing is ever put in there.

JC5503 · January 3, 2011, 09:44 PM

If im carrying my 1911 I usually have a spare mag in my offside pocket/I also have a few pairs of cargo pants that have a cellphone or extra mag pocket

hidden behind the cargo pocket its comfy and discreet but easily accessible.

If im carrying my revolver I usually toss a speed loader in a pocket somewhere.

October 27, 2010, 01:12 PM	#53
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	"where do you carry your spare mag?" I carry magazines support-side OWB or a magazine off my support-side centerline AIWB, depending on my carry arrangements. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective Last edited by Erik; October 27, 2010 at 07:14 PM.

October 27, 2010, 01:24 PM	#54
woodguru Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2010 Location: Placerville, Ca Posts: 589	Coat pocket if I have a coat on, left front pocket with the butt sticking out so it stays in place. It's a thin 8 round .380 mag. I don't generally carry an extra unless I really think it might come in handy, hunting, fishing, hiking, always. Most confrontational situations 9 will do. __________________ Fiction is harder to write than the truth, fiction has to make sense, the truth can be unbelievable.

November 5, 2010, 10:50 PM	#55
Snowman1911 Junior Member Join Date: November 5, 2010 Location: Arizona Desert Posts: 5	Right here.... They are always in the same spot, quick to get to...and invisible under even a t-shirt. __________________ *If I was a smart feller, I'da avoided spending 22 years running to the sound of gunfire."*

November 28, 2010, 04:17 AM	#56
armsmaster270 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,951	Sig226 right side, Mag left side __________________ http://www.armsmaster.net-a.googlepages.com http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/f...aster270/Guns/ Retired LE, M.P., Sr. M.P. Investigator F.B.I. Trained Rangemaster/Firearms Instructor & Armorer, Presently Forensic Document Examiner for D.H.S.

November 28, 2010, 10:19 PM	#57
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	I've been meaning to pick up a clip-on, preferably IWB mag pouch. As of now, I just drop on in my back pocket. If I am carrying my revolver (my prefered choice) I may carry my ammo in a dump-pouch on my belt, but I still tend to just drop a speed strip in my back pocket. Not the fastest, but comfortable and easy. __________________ “There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face.” - Krusty the Clown

November 29, 2010, 02:43 PM	#58
booker_t Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2009 Posts: 797	In my spare gun.

December 26, 2010, 03:10 PM	#59
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 241	Soon to switch to revolver carry for CCW, but... currently carry my spare magazine for my Glock 27 in the offside front pants pocket. I carry it "rounds down" and oriented so that when I reach for it, it comes out exactly as I need it to reload fast. __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

December 26, 2010, 05:31 PM	#60
Ramman911 Member Join Date: June 27, 2010 Posts: 18	Cell phone case is what I use sometime, nice and indiscreet. Although I do like the idea of "in my spare gun" concept mentioned earlier by Booker_T.. Hmmmmmmm I like that idea more and more I think about it .

December 30, 2010, 05:45 AM	#61
Motorcopm4 Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: At the beach SC Posts: 28	I have a custom TT Gunleather IWB for my 1911 mags carry on the left side __________________ "The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere & everywhere restrains evil interference ~ they deserve a place of honor with all that's good." George Washington

December 30, 2010, 08:45 AM	#62
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,840	I have a spare mag on the off side. 2 more in the gunbag in my vehicle. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

December 30, 2010, 03:01 PM	#63
Edsal17 Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Sierra Vista, Az Posts: 27	Pocket or Weak Side. Depends on the day.

December 30, 2010, 05:34 PM	#64
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	I purchased a Crossbreed IWB double mag carrier. After trying it on around the house, I ordered a smaller looking single mag carrier from Comp-tac. The Crossbreed is a good carrier, but it takes up too much real estate on my skinny frame.

December 30, 2010, 06:26 PM	#65
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Sam Andrews makes mag holders with bodyshields, so the corners don't chafe into skin. Makes a big difference with my Kahr mags; not needed for my Wilson mags, though.

December 30, 2010, 06:50 PM	#66
2cooltoolz Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2007 Location: Lake Conroe, Texas Posts: 1,059	When I carry a spare mag, which is seldom, I carry it in my left rear pants pocket. __________________ What me worry

December 31, 2010, 12:42 AM	#67
Mello2u Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,424	I carry my spare mag on my weak hand side in this: __________________ NRA Life Member - Orange Gunsite Member - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that justifies it." Frederic Bastiat

December 31, 2010, 11:52 AM	#68
JN01 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2005 Location: E Tennessee Posts: 828	8:00 position in a Dale Frike OWB horizontal kydex holder.

December 31, 2010, 05:53 PM	#69
boredom Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 135	jacket or pants pocket opposite the gun...that is, when/if i have one on me. normally its in the glove box

December 31, 2010, 07:54 PM	#70
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	Since many sem-auto malfunctions can be magazine related, it behooves you to carry at least one reload. I carry My CZ P-01 and two spare mags in this Hazel Leather combo, Now we have the cartels moving up around us, and judging by the pictures we have seen of cartel shootouts in Mexico, they carry a TON of ammo. Spare guns are definitely an excellent idea - hoping to start carrying my excellent CZ SP-01 Phantom in a good solid shoulder rig. Before I gave it to someone who really needed it, (and it saved his life less than a week later), I used to carry a Taurus Ultralight 38 snub in the offside front pocket no matter what else I was carrying. I don't care if anyone calls me paranoid or looking to start a fight - I am surrounded by people who want to start fights with us if we set foot on our own land. I do not ever want to start a gunfight, I merely want to be alive to finish it.

December 31, 2010, 11:25 PM	#71
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	I recall one of the Mods saying they're always carrying a flashlight, I use this on my offside (left). http://www.opticsplanet.net/gould-go...ase-combo.html Happy New Year all. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

January 3, 2011, 12:15 PM	#72
Mello2u Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,424	Every time I post this picture I get PMs asking where I found it. I posted a link below the photo. http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/con...al_Light_Pouch __________________ NRA Life Member - Orange Gunsite Member - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that justifies it." Frederic Bastiat

January 3, 2011, 03:25 PM	#73
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	I carry two spare magazines in a Blade Tech OWB Kydex Magazine Carrier on the support side and one spare magazine in a Rosen Magazine Carrier behind the gun on the primary side. The one behind the gun doesn't interfere with my draw and allows me to access a spare magazine with my primary hand if I've passed the weapon off to my support hand. I also carry a BUG with spare ammo. Biker

January 3, 2011, 09:15 PM	#74
blackspyder Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 24	Weak side front pocket, nothing is ever put in there.

January 3, 2011, 09:44 PM	#75
JC5503 Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: southeast Ohio Posts: 76	If im carrying my 1911 I usually have a spare mag in my offside pocket/I also have a few pairs of cargo pants that have a cellphone or extra mag pocket hidden behind the cargo pocket its comfy and discreet but easily accessible. If im carrying my revolver I usually toss a speed loader in a pocket somewhere.